KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Antoinette Landor, Associate Professor at HDFS on reflecting on lived history in 2025, the ‘3 buckets’ of effective goal setting, and how prioritizing connection with loved ones can make our new year resolutions feel more satisfying and sustainable.

KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Keri Jacobs, Executive Director of the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership (GICL) on providing research-based executive and emerging leader education, and the unique challenges and opportunities facing agricultural cooperatives.

KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Jamie Courter, Director of the National Center for Applied Reproduction (NCARG) and advisor the Show Me Select Replacement Heifer Program on the evolving reproductive technologies of the American cattle industry.

KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Ron Revord, Director of the MU Center for Agroforestry on the numerous ways the Center contributes to the science and practice underlying agroforestry, which combines trees and shrubs with crops or livestock.

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks about the Blue Christmas service happening at First Presbyterian Church with their Senior Pastor, Rev. Kati Collins. First Presbyterian Church

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Dong Xu of the University of Missouri Bond Life Sciences Center about his research in computational biology and informatics. They discuss the great advancements in data, the collaborative nature of his research at Mizzou, and the educational role his lab fulfills for many students.

KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Ashlie Lester, Associate Teaching Professor at HDFS on the high expectations and pressure our culture places on the holidays, and ways we can avoid – or at the very least, minimize – discourse with loved ones over the season through communication and shared experiences.

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Beth Pike of the State Historical Society of Missouri about several December events. Former County Prosecutor Joe Moseley will discuss a prominent case from Columbia's past. Then former Columbia City Manager Ray Beck will be joined by local journalist Jodie Jackson about their new book about Beck's many years in leadership in Columbia. Plus, the SHSMO will host an open house with music, cookies, and a visit from Santa!

KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Paul Anderson II, a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the MU School of Music on the upcoming Fall 2025 Choral Union concert, presented by the University Concert Series and featuring the works of guest conductor Dr. Andre Thomas - including Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy.

In honor of November as National Homelessness Awareness Month, KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Louis Manfra, Associate Professor at HDFS on the challenges specific to youth homelessness, and the key roles context and compassion play in finding a solution.